I Was The One
Johnny Devlin & The Devils Lyrics
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But here you are, sat at the bar, drowning in your gin
You shake at thoughts of life alone
I whisper, make my heart your home
If only you could hear me
I'd stay til' rag and bone
And these are all the things that would be true
If I was a ghost
If I was a ghost
Come a little closer so I can see you better
I can tell a story that'll help you to forget her
Come but take heed, don't mistake this for smiling
Bared teeth on a dog means they're ready for fighting
But my love, yeah I'll wait in the wings
Like a whisper I'll float on the breeze
Tell you things you may not want to hear
But the truth of this world, love, will ring loud and clear
And these are all the things that would be true
And these are all the things I'd say to you
If I was a ghost
If I was a ghost
And these are all the things that would be true
And these are all the things that would be true
And these are all the things that would be true
And these are all the things I'd say to you
If I was a ghost
If I was a ghost
The lyrics to Johnny Devlin & The Devils's song "I Was The One" tell the story of a character who is sitting at a bar late at night, feeling lonely and longing for love. The singer acknowledges that love often doesn't work out well after three AM, but despite this, they are drawn to the person they are addressing in the song. The singer tries to offer comfort and solace to the person, suggesting that they make their heart a home for the singer. The line "If only you could hear me, I'd stay until rag and bone" implies a sense of desperation to be heard and understood, to make a lasting connection before it's too late.
The chorus repeats the hypothetical scenario of the singer being a ghost, emphasizing the theme of longing and unrequited love. The singer imagines being able to approach the person even closer, to tell them a story that would help them forget their past heartbreak. However, there is a warning intertwined with the offer of love. The line "Bared teeth on a dog means they're ready for fighting" suggests that while the singer may appear gentle and inviting, they still possess the capacity for aggression if necessary to protect their love.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't nothing good love, happen past three AM
Love that happens after 3 AM usually leads to trouble and heartbreak.
But here you are, sat at the bar, drowning in your gin
You're here at the bar, trying to drown your sorrows in alcohol.
You shake at thoughts of life alone
You're afraid of being alone and facing life by yourself.
I whisper, make my heart your home
I silently urge you to choose me as a partner and find a home in my heart.
If only you could hear me
If only you could truly understand and hear my feelings.
I'd stay til' rag and bone
I would stay with you until the very end, even when there's nothing left.
Come a little closer so I can see you better
Please come closer, so I can get a clearer picture of who you are.
I can tell a story that'll help you to forget her
I have a story to share that could make you forget about the person who hurt you.
Come but take heed, don't mistake this for smiling
Approach with caution, as my friendly demeanor may be misleading.
Bared teeth on a dog means they're ready for fighting
When a dog shows its teeth, it's a sign that it's prepared to fight.
But my love, yeah I'll wait in the wings
But my love, I'll patiently wait in the background for you to notice me.
Like a whisper I'll float on the breeze
I'll be as gentle and subtle as a whisper, drifting through the air.
Tell you things you may not want to hear
I'll be honest with you, even if it's something you may not want to hear.
But the truth of this world, love, will ring loud and clear
The reality and truth of this world will become evident and undeniable.
And these are all the things that would be true
These are the genuine thoughts and emotions I would express.
And these are all the things I'd say to you
These are the words I would express directly to you.
If I was a ghost
If I were no longer bound by the limitations of the living world.
And these are all the things that would be true
These are the genuine thoughts and emotions I would express.
And these are all the things that would be true
These are the genuine thoughts and emotions I would express.
And these are all the things that would be true
These are the genuine thoughts and emotions I would express.
And these are all the things I'd say to you
These are the words I would express directly to you.
If I was a ghost
If I were no longer bound by the limitations of the living world.
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Written by: Jeremiah Louf, Nicole Coogan
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